Outside Scholarships
Students are strongly encouraged to pursue scholarships from outside the university. Your home community and the Internet can be great potential sources for a scholarship. Also, do not stop applying for scholarships once you have been enrolled at Shenandoah University. Outside scholarship opportunities will continue to become available throughout your academic career.
If you receive scholarships from outside of Shenandoah University, please make our office aware by reporting them by selecting the “Report/View Outside Awards” tab from the menu in Hornet Hub.
Students are encouraged to apply to outside scholarships with alternative emails, unless otherwise required. Some outside scholarships will use the email that you submit for marketing purposes.
Search for outside scholarships:
- AFSA
- Bold.org
- Chegg Scholarships
- Discover
- Fastweb.com
- FinAid.org
- Globalscholarships.com
- MEFA.com
- Scholarships.com
- Scholly
- Tuition Funding Sources
- United Methodist Church Affiliated Scholarships:
- Scholarship Scams – Important information to consider when searching for scholarships
- Best Scholarship Websites for Students
- SoFi Scholarship Search Tool
Additional Graduate Student opportunities:
- ABAProgramsOnline.com – dedicated to helping aspiring BCBAs navigate graduate school and state licensure.
- Graduate Assistantships at Shenandoah University
- Graduate Scholarships & Tuition Discounts
- Physician Assistant Students
- SallieMae.com/GradScholarships
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) aid opportunities:
- Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA) Scholarship Programs:
- Nurse Corps Scholarship Program (Nurse Corps SP)
- Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP)
- National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program (NHSC SP)
- Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA) Loan Repayment Programs:
- Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (Nurse Corps LRP)
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
Outside scholarship opportunities sent to Shenandoah University*:
*Shenandoah University is not the funding entity for these scholarships, nor is the University a part of the selection process. The Office of Financial Aid will add outside scholarships to a student’s award once the scholarship has been reported in Hornet Hub. Payment from an outside scholarship is processed by Hornet Central.
Virginia Department of Health – Nursing Scholarship Programs
- Variety of scholarships
- Check the website frequently for new available scholarships
- Virginia Nursing Scholarship Programs
Philanthropic Education Organization Scholarships
- Variety of scholarships
- Applicant must be female
- Application deadlines vary
- Philanthropic Education Organization
Physical Therapy Scholarships
- Variety of scholarships
- Offered to students pursuing a physical therapy degree
- List of scholarships can be found here – Physical Therapy Scholarships
Study.com Student Scholarships
- Variety of scholarships
- Scholarships are developed for students who have been historically underrepresented in education
- Application deadlines vary
- Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application
Best Colleges Scholarships for Black and African American Students
- Variety of scholarships
- Application deadlines vary
- Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application
Scholarships & Online Resources for Registered Nursing (RN) Students
- Variety of scholarships
- Application deadlines vary
- Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry – Scholarship Programs
- Variety of scholarships
- Applicant must be an active, full member of the United Methodist Church for at least a year
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application
Employment BOOST Scholarship
- Two quarterly scholarships of $1,000 each
- Must be enrolled in an eligible college or university
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
- Essay (500-1,000 words)
- Deadlines vary – Application
Laura Bassi Scholarship
- $8,000 scholarship awarded three times a year
- Award is split between Graduate and Undergraduate students
- Must complete application and submit a resume
- Deadlines as well as application can be found here – Application
College Scholarships & Resources for Military Veterans
- Various Scholarships
- Students should reference scholarships for requirements
- Deadlines as well as application can be found here – Application
BIPOC Student Scholarships
- Various scholarships
- Students should reference scholarships for requirements
- Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application
Lee, Gober and Reyna Injury Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
- Essay (2 page maximum)
- Applicant must be in good academic standing
- Application deadline is July 1st (Fall) & December 1st (Spring) – Application
Wordtips.com Tips for Funding College
- Various scholarships
- Scholarships for women, LGBTQIA+, black college students, Hispanic and Latino/a students, Daca and undocumented students.
- Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application
National Federation of the Blind Winchester Chapter – Amy Barnes College Scholarship
- $2,000 scholarship
- This scholarship is for any legally blind or low vision student attending college who’s legal residence is currently in the Shenandoah Valley area, or who graduated from a Shenandoah Valley area high school.
- Blindness or low vision is defined by: Loss of vision that cannot be correct by eye glasses or contact lenses.
- Application information can be found here – Application
SoFi Scholarship Sweepstakes
- $2,500 scholarship
- Chance to win each month
- Applicant will need a SoFi account (Can register or sign in)
- Application and information can be found here – Application
May Deadlines
Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship
- $2,000 scholarship
- Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the 2024 spring semester
- Must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen
- Applicant must be pursuing a degree in pre-law or humanities (such as government, philosophy, or english)
- Applicant must have an annual family income under $50,000
- Video prompt (1-2 minutes)
- Application deadline is May 20th, 2024 – Application
Brandon Wong & Associates Difference Makers Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited university or college within the United States
- Applicant must be in their junior or senior year of college
- Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident
- Essay (1,000 word maximum) or Video (5 minutes maximum)
- Application deadline is May 27th, 2024 – Application
Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
- Essay (1,000 words)
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or be a high school senior who will be starting college or university in Fall 2024
- Current overall GPA of at least 3.0
- Application deadline is May 29th, 2024 – Application
SL Chapman Champions of Justice Award
- $1,000 scholarship
- Aim toward students who are interested in or already pursuing a career in personal injury law
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and in good academic standing
- Student must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate, graduate, and professional program
- Essay (1,000 words maximum)
- Application deadline is May 31st, 2024 – Application
Extra Space “There’s Space for Everyone” Scholarship
- $3,000 scholarship
- Student must be attending an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program
- Essay (500 – 800 words maximum)
- Application submissions are open April 1st – May 31st, 2024 – Application
John L. Calhoun Memorial Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to bettering others’ lives
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Student must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate, graduate, and professional program
- Essay (1,000-1,500 words)
- Application deadline is May 31st, 2024 – Application
Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, P.C. Defending Justice Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Student must be a high school senior or enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate, graduate, and professional program
- Applicant must be planning to pursue a law degree
- Essay (1,000 words maximum)
- Application deadline is May 31st, 2024 – Application
June Deadlines
The SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program
- $2,500 scholarship
- Applicants must be currently residing in the United States (Undocumented applicants are eligible).
- Applicant must have been born on or after June 1, 2004
- Applicant must be beginning college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the first time in 2025 (not including dual-enrollment courses).
- Must have experienced homelessness in the last six months.
- Essay (1,000 words maximum)
- Application is open June 1st, 2024 – Application
Moving Forward Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship
- Must be at least 17 years of age and hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
- Applicant must have a criminal history (Felony and Misdemeanor offenses, not infractions or minor traffic violations) and are trying to change their life for the better.
- Applicant must be an undergraduate student attending an accredited college or university within the United States
- Essay (500-800 words)
- Application is open June 5th, 2024 – Application
The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship offered biannually
- Essay (500-1,000 words)
- Minimum cumulative GPA is at least 2.5
- Must be a U.S. military Veteran, a current service member in the U.S. military, or the child of a Veteran or current service members
- Application deadline is June 10th, 2024 – Application
Justice in Family Law Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Essay (500-1,500 words maximum)
- Must be citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
- Applicants must be enrolled (or will be) in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or J.D. program for Spring 2024.
- Application deadline is June 12th, 2024 – Application
DACA Dreamer Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Video Essay
- Applicant must be a DACA recipient
- Applicant must have 3.5 GPA or higher
- Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college/university for the Spring 2024 semester.
- Application deadline is June 12th, 2024 – Application
Fighting Cancer Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship
- Applicant must have personal experience contending with cancer, i.e. a recent diagnosis and/or childhood diagnosis.
- Applicant must be enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States.
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Essay (1,000 words max)
- Application deadline is June 15th, 2024 – Application
How I Make My Community Great Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship
- Applicants must be enrolled or scheduled to enroll in an accredited academic institution (either as undergraduates or graduates) in the United States of America
- Applicant must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work or attend school in the U.S
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Essay (500-1,000 words)
- Application deadline is June 15th, 2024 – Application
Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Applicant must have been diagnosed with heart disease or a congenital heart defect.
- Must be enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited college or university or graduate school in the U.S.
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Essay (500-1,000 words)
- Application deadline is June 15th, 2024 – Application
Healthcare Professionals Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Essay (one page, 500 words maximum)
- Must be citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
- Applicants must enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program through at least Fall 2024.
- Application deadline is June 17th, 2024 – Application
Burress Injury Law Annual Underdog Scholarships
- $2,500 – 5,000 in scholarships awarded
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
- Applicant must demonstrate record of community or volunteer experience
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university for the Fall 2024 semester
- Essay (500 word max)
- Application deadline is June 17th, 2024 – Application
William Griggs Memorial Scholarship for Science and Math
- $2,500 scholarship
- Must be a high school senior or a two- or four-year undergraduate student
- Open to women pursuing science and math
- Essay (400-600 words)
- Application is open June 20th, 2024 – Application
Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
- Applicant must have a parent that has been affected by a work-related injury
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Essay (500-1,000 words)
- Application deadline is June 24th, 2024 – Application
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
- Must be at least 17 years of age and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Applicant must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher as of the last completed academic semester
- Essay (800 words max)
- Application deadline is June 26th, 2024 – Application
Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship
- Applicant must be completing their degree or program by spring 2024
- Must have an accumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Must be enrolled full- or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program
- Video Statement (2 minutes)
- Application is open June 28th, 2024 – Application
Citizen Scholarships Sweepstakes
- $55,000 in scholarships
- Must be at least 16 years of age or older
- Open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students
- No essay required
- Application is open June 30th, 2024 – Application
Bearing MFG Scholarship
- $2,000 scholarship
- Open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in a full-time degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
- Must have a GPA of at least 3.0
- Essay (500 word minimum)
- Application is open June 30th, 2024 – Application
Rudy Webster Family & Community Scholarship
- $1,500 scholarship
- Must be at least 17 years of age or older
- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student or in the final year of high school
- Essay (500 words minimum)
- Application is open January 1st – June 30th, 2024 – Application
Personal Accountability Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Must have an cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
- Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program; or a high school senior
- Must be dedicated to the idea of spreading personal accountability
- Essay (1,000 words max)
- Application deadline June 30th, 2024 – Application
Learner Math Lover Scholarship
- $500 scholarship
- Applicants must love math
- Open to all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students
- Must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Essay (200-400 words)
- Application deadline June 30th, 2024 – Application
Learner Calculus Scholarship
- $500 scholarship
- Applicants must be studying the STEM field
- Open to all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students
- Must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Essay (400-6000 words)
- Application deadline June 30th, 2024 – Application
July Deadlines
VNutrition & Wellness’ Annual LGBT+ Vitality Scholarship
- $500 scholarship
- Applicant must identify as LGBTQ+
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
- Essay (400-600 words)
- Application deadline is July 1st, 2024 – Application
Learner’s Annual Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship
- $500 scholarship
- Applicant must be a person of color majoring in a STEM degree
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
- Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Essay (400-600 words)
- Application deadline is July 1st, 2024 – Application
Learner’s Annual Mental Health Empowerment Scholarship
- $500 scholarship
- Applicant must be a student who faces mental health challenges and/or advocates for mental health awareness
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
- Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Essay (400-600 words)
- Application deadline is July 1st, 2024 – Application
Scholarship Institute’s Annual Women’s Leadership Scholarship
- $500 scholarship
- Applicant must identify as a female
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
- Essay (400-600 words)
- Application deadline is July 1st, 2024 – Application
Clark Law Group Scholarship for Military Families
- $1,000 scholarship
- Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university for the Fall 2024 semester as an undergraduate or graduate student
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. and a child of a current or former military service member
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Essay (500-1,000 words)
- Application deadline is July 2nd, 2024 – Application
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
- Must be enrolled at an accredited university or college for the Spring 2024 semester
- Essay (about 1,000 words)
- Application deadline is July 8th, 2024 – Application
Changing the World Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Applicant must be an undergraduate student pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree
- Must be at least 17 years of age an a legal permanent resident or U.S. citizen
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Applicant must also have a maximum household income of $75,000
- Essay (about 500 words)
- Application deadline is July 8th, 2024 – Application
Law Office of Philip R. Nathe Scholarship
- $1,000 biannual scholarship
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university within the United States
- Must be at least 17 years old and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must have achieved a 3.5-grade point average or higher in their most recently completed semester
- Video (3-5 minutes)
- Application deadline is July 10th, 2024 – Application
Elite Lawyer Scholarship
- $1,000 biannual scholarship
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for Spring 2024
- Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Application deadline is July 10th, 2024 – Application
Fasig/Brooks “Come Back Stronger” Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship awarded
- Applicant must be an incoming or current student at an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in the United States
- Applicant must have experienced a life-altering obstacle (injury, illness, losing a loved one, or any other major event)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Video (3-5 minutes)
- Application deadline is July 15th, 2024 – Application
Bihm Law Form LLC Conflict Conqueror Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Available to students who were incoming freshman for the 2023 fall
- Must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Essay (500 words)
- Applications are due July 15th, 2024– Application
ASAP Finance Student Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Currently enrolled in high school, full- or part-time college, or trade school
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.6
- Essay (600 words minimum)
- Application deadline is July 15th, 2024 – Application
A Second Chance: How my Accident Changed my Goals for the Future
- $2,500 scholarship awarded
- Applicant must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in the United States
- Applicant must have lived through a traumatic car accident and can document their experience
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Essay (500-1,000 words)
- Application deadline is July 15th, 2024 – Application
SupplementalRelief.com Health & Wellness Scholarship
- $500 scholarship awarded annually
- Must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in a full-time graduated or undergraduate program at an accredited learning institution
- Essay (1,000 words minimum)
- Application deadline is July 31st, 2024 – Application
Norris Injury Law Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program
- Applicant should demonstrate a strong interest in the legal industry, journalism, and/or supporting free speech
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above
- Essay (1,000 words maximum)
- Application deadline is July 31st, 2024 – Application
Law Offices of Clayborne, Loos & Sabers LLP – Legal Focus Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship awarded
- Applicant must be a junior or senior in high school, or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in the United States
- Applicant must possess an interest in studying U.S. Law
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Essay (1,000 words maximum)
- Application deadline is July 31st, 2024 – Application
August Scholarships
ADHDAdvisor’s Mental Health Advocate Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship awarded annually
- Open to any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is committed to helping others through emotional and mental health support.
- Essay (100-400 words)
- Application deadline is August 1st, 2024 – Application
The Dangers of Texting and Driving Scholarship Contest
- $1,000 scholarship awarded annually
- Applicants must be either an out-going senior in high school or currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university at the start of the fall 2024 semester
- Essay (500 words)
- Application deadline is August 2nd, 2024 – Application
Pheabs Scholarship Program
- $2,000 scholarship awarded annually
- Essay (500-800 words maximum)
- Applicants must be currently enrolled or be enrolling in an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Application deadline is August 7 (Annually) – Application
Spencer and Associates Community Leaders Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- An applicant must be from a household with an annual family income of $100,000 or less.
- An applicant must have a demonstrated interest in service to their community, with a history of volunteer work or other forms of community involvement.
- A student must be enrolled in or planning to enter a program in the fields of criminal justice or law enforcement, or they must be enrolled in or planning to attend law school.
- Must be at least 17 years old and a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
- Essay (200-300 words)
- Application deadline is August 7, 2024 – Application
The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. Community Impact Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship
- Must demonstrate active involvement in community service and exhibit strong leadership qualities
- Applicant must have an cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Must be an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Essay (1,000 words)
- Application deadline is August 14th, 2024 – Application
Woolroom Scholarship
- $1,500 scholarship awarded biannually
- Available to current, full-time students at an accredited two-year or four-year American university or college
- Essay (500 words maximum) or video (2 minutes maximum)
- Applications are due August 15, 2024– Application
The Blossom Law “Caregiver” Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
- Scholarship available to both undergraduate & graduate program students
- Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
- Application deadline is August 21st, 2024 – Application
Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
- Must be enrolled in or accepted at a college or university that is located in a state that you did not attend high school or other than where their parents currently lived
- Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 as of the most recently completed semester
- Must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident
- Application deadline is August 21st, 2024 – Application
Magaña & Van DykeDominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Scholarships available to both undergraduate or graduate program students
- Applicant must be enrolled an accredited college or university for the Spring 2023 semester
- Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
- Application deadline is August 28th, 2024 – Application
Yee Law Group, PC Business and Community Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Essay (1,000 words maximum)
- Applicants must be currently enrolled or be enrolling in an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Application deadline is August 31st, 2024 – Application
Lemon Law Experts Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Applicant must be a current law student at an accredited U.S. law school, or undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university who has applied to or will apply to law school.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or hold Permanent Residency status.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Application deadline is August 31st, 2024 – Application
September Scholarships
Finale Inventory Global Supply Chain and Logistics Industry Scholarship
- $3,000 scholarship
- Applicant must be a current student at an accredited higher education institution and be enrolled full-time in a program related to supply chain and operations management, inventory control, materials management, or procurement.
- United States citizen or permanent resident
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Essay (1,000 words)
- Application deadline is September 1st, 2024 – Application
Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney Rising Stars Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Applicant must have been attending an undergraduate program for at least one year
- Open to students who have improved their GPA by at least one point at any time while attending college
- Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and at least 17 years old
- Essay (1,000 words maximum)
- Application deadline is September 11th, 2024 – Application
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship awarded
- Applicant must be a member of university Greek life OR honors program
- Applicant achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in their most recently completed academic semester
- Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited college or university within the US as an undergraduate student.
- Essay (1,000 words maximum) or 4-minute Video Essay
- Application deadline is September 11th, 2024 – Application
Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship
- Essay (500-1,000 words)
- Applicant must have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in recent semester
- Applicant must have a need for financial assistance, with an annual household income of less than $75,000.
- Application Deadline is September 23rd, 2024 – Application
The College Monk Scholarship
- $2,000 scholarship
- Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university
- For applicants under 18 years of age, you will be required to have parental permission
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Essay (1,000 words minimum)
- Application deadline is September 30th, 2024 – Application
Overcoming Disability Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship
- Available to college students who are managing a disability while attending school
- Will be attending an accredited college or university for the Spring 2024 semester and will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program when the award is received
- Applicant must be at least 17 years of age upon submitting their application and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Video (3-5 minutes)
- Application Deadline is September 30th, 2024 – Application
Equal Opportunity Scholarship
- $1,000 in scholarships available ($500 to each winner)
- No Essay required
- Applicant must have an accumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students
- Application deadline is September 30th, 2024 – Application
October Scholarships
The Future Leaders Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students
- Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in the United States.
- Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Essay (400-600 words)
- Application deadline is October 1st, 2024 – Application
First Generation College Student Scholarship
- $2,500 scholarship
- Applicant must be a first-generation college student
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the United States
- Must be at least 17 years of age and a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Video (3-5 minutes)
- Application deadline is October 2nd, 2024 – Application
November Scholarships
Learner’s Annual Women in STEM Scholarship
- $500 scholarship
- Must be a woman studying a STEM major
- Open to all high school senior, undergraduate and graduate students
- Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Essay (400-600 words)
- Application deadline is November 20th, 2024 – Application
December Scholarships
First-gen futures quarterly scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Applicant must be a first-generation college student (meaning neither of their parents has obtained a four-year college degree)
- Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Essay (400-600 words)
- Application deadline is December 1st, 2024 – Application
Herschensohn Law Future Leaders Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- Designed to support and encourage aspiring students with a passion for justice and advocacy
- Open to current students, or rising seniors, in an accredited U.S. college or university program
- Candidates should have a goal of improving the lives of others through their studies.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
- Essay (1,000 words maximum)
- Application deadline is December 31st, 2024 – Application
Ward & Ward Legal Advocacy Scholarship
- $1,000 scholarship
- This scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States.
- The scholarship applicant must demonstrate a commitment to helping others.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
- Essay (1,000 words maximum)
- Application deadline is December 31st, 2024 – Application
The Synchrony Tech Scholarship
- $500 – 5,000 scholarships available
- Supports autistic adults interested in obtaining technology-related certifications in cybersecurity, game/app development, web development, machine learning, data analytics, cloud computing, ethical hacking, and artificial intelligence.
- Open to all autistic adults 18 years of age or older who are eligible to work in the United States.
- Applicant must have a documented medical or educational autism diagnosis
- Preference will be given to applicants registered on the Hire Autism website
- Application deadline is December 31st, 2024 – Application